Monarch Stone International would like to take you for a leisurely stroll down some of the historic walkways of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the heart of the city of brotherly love lays the Old City District where the remains of the city’s cobblestone can still be seen. Only seven streets remain paved with the same techniques as when our nation’s forefathers walked its proud streets.
Take, for example, Elfreth’s Alley. Named for blacksmith and property-owner Jeremiah Elfreth, This street is the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited street. Cobblestone and red brick still line the street as it did nearly 200 years ago.
Like most cities of its age, Philadelphia’s streets were once all paved with cobblestone. From 1830 to 1884 most of the streets remained cobblestone. However, due to new trends and availability of other paving materials, by 1915 most of the cobblestone streets were gone.
Even though only seven streets remain paved with cobblestone, that doesn’t necessarily mean there will remain seven for long. Groups such as the non-profit Preservation Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (PCGP) are trying to identify and preserve as much of Philadelphia’s historic pavement as possible. With the help of local community groups and volunteers, PCGP is working hard to keep the history of Philadelphia underfoot of its citizens.
Looking for a way to bring history to your front door? Monarch Stone International is the nationwide importer of authentic antique reclaimed Historic European Cobblestone. Contact us to see how we can help make your next step a historic one.
Staff writer: Matthew Shephard
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